England reveal final 2018 World Cup squad

The FA has announced England’s 23-man squad for this summer’s World Cup, with Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere among the big names missing out to a number of uncapped youngsters.

Widespread reports on Tuesday revealed that Gareth Southgate had decided to leave West Ham goalkeeper Hart and Arsenal midfielder Wilshere at home, and there is indeed no place for either despite the pair having amassed more than 100 caps between them.

Former Under-21s boss Southgate has named one of the most inexperienced squads to ever represent the Three Lions at a major tournament, but regular skipper Gary Cahill has made it despite speculation he would also miss out.

He is the only Chelsea player in the travelling party to Russia besides Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Crystal Palace, with Southgate opting for a strong Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur contingent.

Thirty-goal striker Harry Kane, full-back Danny Rose and Dele Alli are among those to secure a place from Mauricio Pochettino’s side, while Anfield provides Jordan Henderson and uncapped 19-year-old right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, ex-Spurs wing-back Kyle Walker and centre-back John Stones are in from title-winning Manchester City, with striker Marcus Rashford, midfielder Jesse Lingard and wing-back Ashley Young in from neighbours United.

Ex-United forward Danny Welbeck is the only Arsenal player selected, and will likely be backup the likes of Kane and Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy.

After years of you standing on the touch line in the cold and rain, Mum we’re off to the World Cup!

As for goalkeepers, Jack Butland of recently relegated Stoke City will fight for the gloves with Everton stopper Jordan Pickford and Burnley’s Nick Pope.